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Junior Status Workshops Class of 2020

Who is My Counselor? Corinna Spurlock, Head Counselor Caseload: Last Names Dr-Ke Extension: 511422 Email: CSpurlock@forsyth.k12.ga.us Lindsay Burnell, Counselor Caseload: Last Names A-Do Extension: 511421 Email: LBurnell@forsyth.k12.ga.us Donovan Hollis, Counselor Caseload: Last Names Kh-Ras Extension: 511419 Email: DHollis@forsyth.k12.ga.us Brittany Farnum (McMahon), Counselor Caseload: Last names Rat-Z Extension: 511426 Email: BMcMahon58@forsyth.k12.ga.us

What s in My Folder? Transcript Advisement Worksheet (Credit Check) HOPE GPA Detailed Report HOPE Scholarship brochure Junior Journey Handout

Agenda Large Group Presentation Transcript Review Pathway Information GAFutures HOPE Scholarship/Zell Miller/ HOPE Career Grant Scholarships Admissions Testing College Search NCAA Upcoming Events Small Group Q & A

Transcript Review Where can I find my GPA/class rank? Unofficial transcript on Parent Portal Credit check What have I taken? What do I need to take Senior year? Graduation requirements Scheduling Seminars Feb. 12

Scheduling Need 2 consecutive years of a foreign language to attend 4 year college in state of Georgia Some colleges encourage level 3 or above in foreign languages to be competitive Visual arts is a requirement at some out of state schools AP/Dual Enrollment college considerations

Pathway Information Areas of Pathway Completion: Advanced Academic Career Fine Arts World Language

Pathway Information Levels Seal Complete 3 credits Pass EOPA for Career Pathway Seal of Distinction Meet seal requirements 3.0 GPA Complete Community Service Project Medallion Meet seal of distinction requirements Completion of two World Language courses Member of Honor Society Completion of a minimum of two Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment courses

GA Futures Create an account for: HOPE information HOPE GPA College Exploration Career Exploration Make sure to add your SSN; make sure it is on file with the school

HOPE Scholarship HOPE Report (no SSN on file)/ Rigor Covers percentage of tuition Award amount varies depending on type of institution attending (public/private). Requirements 3.0 HOPE GPA Core academic classes only (including foreign language). Only 0.5 weight given to AP/DE classes and nothing above 4.0. NOT rounded up (2.99 would NOT qualify). 4 rigor courses How to apply www.fafsa.ed.gov

Academic Common Market Students can enroll in out-of-state institutions that offer their degree program and pay in-state tuition rates if that program is not available at an institution in their home state. For classes once ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM. More information available on our website in College Exploration (states that participate, how to apply, programs that are eligible, etc.).

Zell Miller Scholarship Covers 100% of tuition Award amount varies depending on type of institution attending (public/private). Requirements 3.7 Zell Miller GPA Core academic classes only (including foreign language). Only 0.5 weight given to AP/DE classes and nothing above 4.0. NOT rounded up. 4 rigor courses 1200 on Math and Reading portions of the SAT or 26 composite on the ACT on a single administration of either test.

How to Keep HOPE/Zell Miller HOPE: Students must maintain a 3.0+ GPA in college to receive HOPE Scholarship. If a student falls below 3.0 they may only regain the HOPE Scholarship one time, if their GPA returns to 3.0+ or higher. Zell Miller: Students must maintain a 3.3+ GPA in college to receive Zell Miller Scholarship. If a student falls below 3.3 they may only regain the Zell Miller Scholarship one time, if their GPA returns to 3.3+ or higher. (As long as student s GPA does not fall below 3.0, this student is still eligible to receive the HOPE Scholarship)

All HOPE is Not Lost Did you know if graduate high school with less than a 3.0 you can still qualify for HOPE while in college? If, at 30, 60, or 90 hours, a once ineligible student earns a 3.0+ GPA, they become HOPE eligible. This does not apply for Zell Miller, students must qualify for Zell Miller upon graduating high school.

HOPE Grant Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges NO High School GPA requirement Technical College System (based on 12 hours per semester) $1680 per year (HOPE) and $2136 per year (Zell) Hope Career Grant Pays 100% for specialty programs

Scholarships Institutional: check college financial aid websites for criteria and categories; apply early for merit scholarships State/Federal: HOPE, Work-Study Programs, Pell Grant Community: church, civic groups, local organizations. Private: parents place of work, FREE scholarship search through websites. Visit the DHS Counseling Website. www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.gafutures.org www.gsfc.com

Admissions Testing Send Scores directly to colleges with the 4 free score reports. Can receive accommodations (i.e. 504/IEP). See counselors for form Registration: www.collegeboard.com Registration: www.act.org Fee: $47.50 (no writing), $67.50 (writing) Fee: $50.50 (no writing), $67 (writing) Prep: www.khanacademy.org www.collegeboard.org www.quesbook.com Applerouth (see website) Prep: www.khanacademy.org www.act.org www.quesbook.com Applerouth (see website)

Admissions Testing

Admissions Testing When should I take them? SAT ACT Type of Test Critical thinking, problem solving. Content-based Test Dates August 25th October 6th November 3rd December 1st March 9th May 4th June 1st September 8th October 27th December 8th February 9th April 13th June 8th July 13th Structure Fewer Geometry questions, more time per question, no-calculator Math section. Lots of Geometry, faster paced, tough Science section. Register www.collegeboard.org www.act.org

Admissions Testing SAT Subject Tests Accuplacer/ASVAB/PSAT for TCSG ACCUPLACER Admissions exam by selective 2-year schools. Given on individual campuses. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense.

College Search 11th Grade Classroom Guidance (saved 3 colleges) What am I looking for? Size, location, costs, majors, clubs/groups, etc. BigFuture & Xello How does the BIG 3 affect my admissions? GPA, SAT/ACT, Curriculum Difficulty Have I narrowed my list down to 5-7 schools? 1-2 Reach, 2-3 Match, 2-3 Safety

College Search Safety-Match-Reach Match Schools: A match school is one in which your transcript mirrors that of the average freshman. Therefore, your GPA, SAT/ACT scores and coursework (college prep, honors, etc.) are all on par with those undergrads typically admitted. While this will not guarantee an acceptance (especially considering that extracurricular activities, essays, etc. will come into play), you can apply with confidence and the understanding that you have a great shot. Reach Schools: Unlike a match, reach schools are colleges where your academic qualifications are below the average accepted student. When considering a reach school, it s still important to be realistic. It s quite unlikely you would gain entry to an Ivy League university with a 1.5 GPA. However, even if your SATs might be 100 points lower than average or you have a 3.4 GPA instead of a 3.8, if you really like the school, throw your hat into the ring. You never know what will happen. It could be a long shot but an admissions officer might just see your potential. Safety Schools: As you ve probably deduced by now, a safety school is one in which your academic credentials exceed those of the average accepted student. Consequently, there is a high probability that you will be admitted (though it s important to recognize that nothing is certain). https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/core/sitecontent/students/advice/college-resource-center/college-sea rch---selection/college-selection/reach,-match-safety-schools.aspx

College Search Freshman Profile -What is it? -Each college will provide you with their middle 50% admissions statistics- GPA, Test Scores, Etc.

UGA Freshman Profile SAT: Middle 50% 1320-1490 ACT: Middle 50% 28-33 GPA: Middle 50% 3.97-4.21

Georgia Tech Freshman Profile SAT: 1400-1520 ACT: 31-34 GPA: A 37% Georgia Admit Rate

Georgia State Freshman Profile SAT: 1030-1230 (CR & M) ACT: 20-25 GPA: 3.2-3.7

Georgia Southern Freshman Profile SAT: 1100-1230 (CR & M) ACT: 22-26 GPA: 3.34

Auburn University Freshman Profile SAT: 1170-1300 (CR & M) ACT: 25-30 GPA: 3.89

Remember: It s okay to transfer! Your diploma will have the name of the last institution you attended.

College Visits 4 per year Junior & Senior year is excused Form can be found on our website or in the counseling suite. Things to consider: size, location, programs, honors college, financial aid, student life, disability services

College Search When to apply? Early Action focus is on the numbers. EA deadlines start in October. Early decision is a binding contract. Early admissions are suggested if seeking a merit-based scholarship. Regular decision is typically more holistic. Regular decision deadlines start Jan. 1st.

NCAA Register with the eligibility center. Make sure you are still on course to meet core-course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's list with the eligibility center). After your junior year, have your high school counselor send a copy of your transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse. If you have attended any other high schools, make sure a transcript is sent to the eligibility center from each high school. When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). No test scores will be accepted unless they come directly from the testing agency. Begin your amateurism questionnaire.

Upcoming Students a. Scheduling Seminar Feb 12th b. Reach Higher Week Mar 11th-15th Parents a. College & Career Night- Mar 13th b. Coffee with Counselors Series

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